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Title: Another Marylander invades MM.
Post by: Twmaster on November 12, 2009, 01:00:53 AM

Hi all,

I've been here a few times to check out threads I've found via Google searches. Thought it was time to join YAFS! (Yet Another Forum Site!)  :)

I've been whacking on bits of metal for a little more than a year. I bought a little Horrible Fright, er, I mean Harbor Freight 7 x 10 lathe in the summer of 2008. The 7x10 has been retired. I'm in the process of fitting out a very old Rivett #8 benchtop precision lathe. I also have a Taig milling machine as well as the usual suspects like bench grinders, drill press, hydraulic press etc in the shop which lives in a spare bedroom of my home.

I also am in the middle of cleaning up and placing a little Craftsman #109 lathe into service. I also have a 1945 Rivett #918 turret lathe awaiting it's turn to be cleaned up and put into service. Also in my pile of things to rebuild are another Rivett #8 (Yes, I have 2) and a 1920-1930 era Rivett #608. Somewhere in the pile of stuffs is also a tiny little Chinese 3-in-1 machine in need of a lot of TLC.

I like hacking on small gasoline engines as well as little compressed air and steam engines. I also like making tools and accessories for my machines.

I'll post some photos of the workshop over the weekend as I am in the middle of reorganizing and cleanup in the shop.

Title: Re: Another Marylander invades MM.
Post by: dsquire on November 12, 2009, 03:10:03 AM

Twmaster

Welcome to MadModder. As you have already seen, its a friendly bunch, always ready to answer questions or give opinions on any topics. As you have seen  :worthless: . The one thing that might get you is  :proj:.  :ddb: :ddb:
I am sure the gang will be watching for some pictures of you shop and machines when you are ready to post them up. I hope that you enjoy your stay at MadModder.  :D :D

Cheers  :beer:

Don

Title: Re: Another Marylander invades MM.
Post by: Gerhard Olivier on November 12, 2009, 03:34:07 AM

Welcome Twmaster

We need piccies!!!!!!

Gerhard

Title: Re: Another Marylander invades MM.
Post by: spuddevans on November 12, 2009, 04:37:52 AM

Hi there Twmaster :wave: welcome to the cube  :borg:


Tim

Title: Re: Another Marylander invades MM.
Post by: Bernd on November 12, 2009, 08:32:43 AM

Welcome to the collective, as we like to call it, Mike.

Looks like you'll fit right in. Lot's of projects and deversified.

Regards,
Bernd

Title: Re: Another Marylander invades MM.
Post by: Krown Kustoms on November 12, 2009, 08:52:01 AM

Welcome, you seem to have a good start at rebuilding older machinery.
I am still trying to find some to rebuild.
Everyone here is informative and nice.
-B-

Title: Re: Another Marylander invades MM.
Post by: Twmaster on November 12, 2009, 11:27:34 AM

Thanks for the welcome! I see a few user names I recognize from the HMEM forums are over here too...

Here is a small bit of tease...

This is my 1909 Rivett #8 I'm in the middle of cleaning up and making some missing parts for:

(http://twmaster.4amlunch.net/lathe/rivett/almost.jpg)

Here is a tool post I made for the Craftsman #109 lathe:

(http://twmaster.4amlunch.net/lathe/toolpost.jpg)

Cheers!

Title: Re: Another Marylander invades MM.
Post by: ieezitin on November 13, 2009, 12:12:49 PM

Hello twmaster.

I am too from the great State of Maryland, up here north on the eastern shore. I see your into old machinery, so am I,  and I cruise the auction scene here in PA/ Jersey and Delaware and come across old little gems now and then let me know if you need anything.  Welcome   Anthony.

Title: Re: Another Marylander invades MM.
Post by: Darren on November 13, 2009, 12:31:55 PM

Those Rivetts do look like nice lathes  :thumbup:

Title: Re: Another Marylander invades MM.
Post by: Brass_Machine on November 14, 2009, 07:37:44 PM

Sorry I am late to the party! Welcome to the collective :borg:

I am not far from Maryland... How close to NJ are you?

Eric